Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-13
ON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

cents previously. The first-class rate formerly
between Staunton and Harrisonburg was 2:
cents. It is now is cents.
Upon the superstition that the Valley floul
from 2arr4sonburg and for some distance
north of Staunton, as does that from the mills
of Mr.. Andrew Bowling on Middle river. seek
the Richmond and Southern as well as genera
local markets through the Newport News and
Mississippi Valley line. the rates on that ar.
ticle would seem to favor the natural channel
of consumption.
The Lexington Gazette makes summary o.
the new freight schedule issued by the Rich
mond and Allegheny Railroad Management
In nearly every instance both through and
local charges have been increased. Contrast
ing that tariff with the Baltimore and Ohio, al
Lexington and intermediate points are con
cerned, the conclusion is as follows:-
1.-THE new rates on the Baltimore ana Ohio
railroad, show a decided tumble in favor Of
our Lexington merchants, buying from Balti-
more. Philadelphia and New York The B. &
Q. rates will practically cut Richmond and
Lynchburg out as competitors for our trade. :,
Baltimore and Philadelphia, can ship mer.
chandise here cheaper than Richmond, and
New York's rate is only cts. higher than
Richmond"
port News and Mississippi Valley Company
has likewise received and posted the new tariff
of charges on that line. 1t shows q consider
able reduction from former rates, between
Richmond and Staunton, as well as between
intermediate points, except on hay which is
higher. The class which takes in dry goods
boots. shoes. hats, &c, between the points
named. is A cents per 100 pounds against As
cents the former rate Groceries % cents now
The former rate was "a cents. Flour. grain
and hay in carloads are now II cents, which is
cents lower On the two first, and 8 cents
higher on hay. The former rates on hay were
special, but became ger eral in their applica-
ton, which was SIS per carload of 20 900 pounds
minimum. Now there are two sized mini.
NUNS. one of 1000 pounds in less than 80 feet
cars. S24 co. and "a 900 pounds $3.50 for cars sc
feet and over. All in excess of these mini.
NUNS, of course, pay IL cents per hundred, lin
addition to the sum named, which Is the low
est for the haul.
AS far as we can analyze these tariffs, which
we think are correctly stated, there are many
advantages for some OF our interests. The
lower rate on wheat and flour should be very
satisfactory to our producers. A just conclu-
sion as to the rate on hay, which is increased
cannot be arrived at now. If the tariff on
Western hay, which comes under the long haul
feature Of the law, shall be increased pro rata
then the Valley farmers may be able to hold
their ground in its culture. Otherwise, the eff
feet will be hurtful. and still further depress
this valuable product which had become, I'M
til the last year, a reliable source of profitable
export
StauntOn Markets..
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
Staunton. Va, Apr. IL, 1887. :
During the late Fall and at favored. though
brief seasons, as the Winter passed. many farm
ers made good progress in ploughing, but all
did not, and preparations for casting the Spring
crops have been more or less hindered by the
changeable and freezing weather Of February
and March. The delightful May-like season
since the 7th, has summoned all energies on
the farm to field-work. which. in measure,
curtails full quota Of visitors to town from
the rural districts, and in the same proportion
lessons the bulk of the more active trade. The
offerings of wheat and other farm products are
not as full as last week, nor are prices as firm
for wheat, Though there are no alterations in
quotations. as the best grade will sell as we'll
this, as it did last week. The English markets
are-somewhat firmer. and the same may be re-
marked Of New York and Chicago. The exports
ponding period of last year, but the indications
do not admit of much advance, if any, in
prices. as the end of the season draws nearer
its close.
There are slight alterations in quotations of
sugar and some other articles In the price, cur
rent, but none of more than ordinary impor-
lance.
Baltimore Livestock Market, April z,
AT CALyERTON YARDS
Cattle are sold at these figures HUe ,0eigM Hogs
are sold at net Oeigt, that is 20 per cent (ge1er-
atty) off from tiUe aOeight. Sheep sold gross
that is Tue aoeight, or nothing off,
Beef Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows:
S715 a 5 25
Generally rated first quality rs @4S7%
Medium or good fair quality....... 375 q AIS
Ordinary thin steers, oxen and
W a 50
Extreme range OF pr1ceS............. 2 60 q %
Most of the sales were frOm......... ) % q 90
Total receipts for the week S56 head. Total
sales for the week 58S head. OF the receipts 1879
came from Virginia.
The market for Beeves was trifie stronger
than last week. with the figures showing little
variation from those ruling then. The quality
was like that of last weeks offerings, all kinds
being about equally well represented, UP to
the wants Of buyers.
Sheep and Lambs-There is fair trade re-
ported in the Sheep market, there being q
lighter run than last week. with the quality
of the offerings quite as good as ii was them
We quote butchers Sheep at 3a5c per Id gross
for clipped, 3a534c for wooded, with few at &c.
Fall Lambs sold at 314a6c per ID gross, and
Spring Lambs at 9al215c per ID. Arrivals this
week 1863 head.